2009 July | Keppie Careers by Miriam Salpeter

My, how tastes (and resumes) have changed!

Published on July 29th, 2009
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Is your resume as outdated as a suit of armor? If you have not used it for a long time, it is very possible (even likely) that you are highlighting outdated conventions and probably making yourself look like a “dinosaur” job seeker. Read on for another in a series of NYC-inspired posts!

Art – and the “right” way to job search – are in the eye of the beholder

Published on July 28th, 2009
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Art – and resume writing – is in the eye of the beholder. There is no “one size fits all,” and job seekers must evaluate how to appeal to their audience. Read on for more thoughts on resume writing…

New issue of Personal Branding Magazine

Published on July 27th, 2009
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What is your unique value proposition? What is special and unique about you that you’d like others to know about? Have you thought about your specific niche? Maybe it’s time to think about it. This issue of Personal Branding Magazine may inspire you…

How to overcome the “overqualified” label

Published on July 27th, 2009
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Have you been told you are “overqualified” for the job? Is there any good response that does not make you, the job seeker, seem desperate? Desperation isn’t traditionally a useful technique for job seekers, so read on to learn about how to focus on the employers concerns to help you land the job.

You want a job!

Published on July 26th, 2009
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You need a job and you are tired of looking on your own. You keep sending out resumes and haven’t heard back. Or, you keep landing interviews, but not offers. If you live in the Atlanta area, help is on the way…Don’t be a professional job seeker…

Are you in Atlanta? Join us for the #ATLMix Tweetup

Published on July 25th, 2009
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If you are in Atlanta, don’t miss this great opportunity to network!

Career blog carnival takes another spin

Published on July 24th, 2009
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Don’t miss a lot of terrific advice for job seekers and careerists!

Review of Who’s Got Your Back

Published on July 23rd, 2009
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I always say that professionals need to “drive their own career bus.” Who’s Got Your Back, by Keith Ferrazzi, illustrates some important ideas for all careerists to consider. Read on for my review…